FIRE
Training of ‘fire watch guards’ in Central Corfu Municipality
CORFU. The process will start from Phaeaces.
Fire Ban Period: Stiff fines for starting a fire
CORFU. Fire Chief: "Our focus is on information and prevention."
House fire in Karteria brought under control
CORFU. A fire broke out in a house in Karteria late on Thursday afternoon.
Fire Service exercise at Corfu Naval Station
CORFU. The Fire Service carried out an exercise this morning.
Car fire in Kontokali
Fire revives on Euroferry Olympia
ASTAKOS. The ramp has finally been lowered after days of effort.
Eight bodies have now been recovered from the Euroferry Olympia
ASTAKOS. The autopsies revealed that the death of the drivers was caused by burning.
Mayor Meropi Ydraiou meets with Fire Chiefs
CORFU. The main topic of discussion was fire safety.
Search and rescue team going in once again to find six missing persons
ASTAKOS. With the aid of equipment, a specialist team will attempt to open the ramp for the search and rescue team to go in.
Fifth body recovered from Euroferry Olympia
ASTAKOS. A fifth body has been recovered from the ferry, which has been towed to Astakos Port.
Fourth body recovered from Euroferry Olympia
ASTAKOS. A fourth body has been recovered by the search and rescue team (EMAK) from the third garage of the ferry boat.
Third dead body discovered on Euroferry Olympia
ASTAKOS. The body was found on the second level near the ramp.
Another dead body discovered on Euroferry Olympia
ASTAKOS. Amidst melted metal and toxic smoke, Special Disaster Response Unit (EMAK) firefighters have been making superhuman efforts, searching for survivors in the ship΄s garage.
Euroferry Olympia in Astakos Bay - precious time lost say relatives
CORFU. The Euroferry Olympia has now been moored in Astakos Port in Aitoloakarnania.
Euroferry Olympia to arrive at Platiyialiou Port in Aitoloakarnania later today
AITOLOAKARNANIA: The Euroferry Olympia is being towed at a speed of just 3 knots and will arrive at Platiyialiou Port in Aitoloakarnania later today.
Best wishes from hospital staff for Euroferry Olympia survivors
CORFU. The 21-year-old Belarusian had his photo taken with doctors, nurses and administrative staff.
Ferry survivor at Corfu Port to give statement
CORFU. The 21-year-old Belarusian who survived the fire on the Euroferry Olympia was discharged from hospital today.
Euroferry Olympia being towed to Astakos
ATHENS. The transfers and accommodation for relatives of the missing persons will be taken care of by the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy.